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Narrow Band Imaging (NBI): A Novel Imaging Modality in Minimally Invasive

United States154 participantsStarted 2010-12-14

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether narrowband imaging (NBI) makes it easier for a surgeon to see cancer. NBI is a kind of light. Normally, white light is used during surgery. White light uses many wavelengths of light. NBI only uses two wavelengths which highlight the blood vessels. This makes it easier for the surgeon to see blood vessels. Tumors often have more blood vessels than normal tissue. As a result, NBI may make it easier for the surgeon to see small tumors. In this study the surgeon will look with both normal white light and NBI. This way a comparison can be made to determine which is superior. Improved identification of tumors allows doctors and patients to make informed decisions about whether treatment is needed after surgery. It also provides additional information to determine which treatments may be best.

Who can participate

Age range

19 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients must meet one (or more) of the following criteria: * Preoperative diagnosis of ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal carcinoma (all stage, grade and histology) * Preoperative diagnosis of grade III endometrial carcinoma (all stage, all histology) * Preoperative diagnosis of uterine serous carcinoma (all stage, all grade) * Preoperative diagnosis of clear cell endometrial carcinoma (all stage, all grade) * Preoperative diagnosis of endometrial carcinosarcoma (all stage, all grade) * Gastrointestinal carcinoma (all histology, stage and grade) * Pancreatic carcinoma (all histology, stage and grade) * Lung cancer (all histology, stage and grade) * Esophageal carcinoma (all histology, stage and grade) * Suspected or pathologically confirmed metastatic disease to the lung (all disease primaries) * Suspected or pathologically confirmed malignant pleural effusion (all disease primaries) Patients must meet all of the following criteria: * Planned thorascopic robotic or laparoscopic surgical approach * \>18 years old * Not pregnant * Able to give consent Participation in other research protocols does not exclude a patient from participation in this study. Exclusion Criteria: * None

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Determine the feasibility of Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) at the time of thorascopic, laparoscopic or robotic surgery.

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01262040

SponsorMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-10-29

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